Q: Served papers over $500 medical bill. Thought former insurance co. would've paid. Already responded. How do I handle?
So I was served papers, (well, my roommate was since I was at work) over a $500 medical bill I thought my old insurance co. would've paid. They had paid for everything else during my visits. This is from an old employer. I have already responded to the request, and plan to go myself without representation. This is from almost 2 years ago. I visited him 2-3 times, and everything had been paid for by my insurance or out of pocket. I had not heard anything after my final visit in regards to owing anything. I never received a bill for any of this. But if I owe it, I would pay it. My question is, how do I handle this in the courtroom? Is this something that will be handled in 1 afternoon, or will this take more time? Also, is this something I can settle in the courtroom without judgment or wages garnished? What can I expect in regards to what will be asked of me, and what will happen/what should I do and ask? Is there anything I am not asking or is important that I should know? Thank you.
A: one afternoon. check with your insurance. If they should've paid consider joining them in. Big issue is did your insurance pay or not.
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